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Council presents proclamations and introduces new police K9 'Taz'
Summary
Westminster City Council presented proclamations recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the police department introduced a newly donated K9 named Taz who completed 240 hours of training.
The Jan. 14 Westminster City Council meeting included ceremonial items: the council presented a proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month to representatives from International Sanctuary and a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day to members of the local Jewish community.
Representatives from International Sanctuary thanked the council and urged residents to use the national hotline for suspected trafficking, providing the number (888) 373‑7888. Cantor Jenna Sagan of Congregation Bnei Tzedek and Rabbinic intern Robin Harrison of Temple Beth David accepted the Holocaust remembrance proclamation and emphasized the importance of public recognition as antisemitism rises.
Earlier in the meeting the council also introduced Taz, a one‑year‑old K9 trained in the Netherlands to serve as a dual‑purpose narcotics detection and apprehension dog. Chief Darren said Taz and his handler, Officer Gerkovich, completed 240 hours of intensive training and that Diana Carey made a donation that enabled the purchase of the K9.
Council approved the two proclamations by roll call vote, 4–0, and the ceremonial presentation concluded with thanks to the organizations and the K9 team.
